Behind the Headlines: Finding a Saskatchewan soldier -- A family learns the truth

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Prince Albert-area farmer Frank Hemsley died in the Battle of Hill 70 in August of 1917, but the location of his final resting place was lost. More than a century later, his remains have been identified -- and his family has some closure. 650 CKOM's Lara Fominoff has Hemsley's story.
26 Mar 2024 English Canada News

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